Intro to Finale

Learn the fundamentals of starting and finishing your own score in Finale.

InstructorJacinta Clusellas
Total Length2h 5m

About Course

Intro to Finale is a comprehensive course designed for musicians, composers, and arrangers eager to master the fundamentals of music notation using Finale software. Led by Jacinta Clusellas, this course offers step-by-step guidance through the essential features of Finale, enabling students to create professional-quality scores with confidence.

Throughout the course, students will explore the core functionalities of Finale, including setting up templates, navigating the interface, inputting notes, and formatting scores. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, guiding learners through real-world scenarios to develop a solid foundation in digital music notation.

By engaging with structured lessons and hands-on exercises, participants will gain the skills necessary to efficiently use Finale for composing, arranging, and preparing sheet music for performance or publication.

Course Content

  • Template Setup 5:34
  • Score Navigation 5:13
  • The Ribbon Overview Part 1 7:00
  • The Ribbon Overview Part 2 6:32
  • Note Input 7:22
  • Alphabetic/Keyboard Input 4:52
  • Speedy Entry Tool (With MIDI Keyboard) 3:54
  • Expression and Chord Tools 8:23
  • Repeat, Smart Shapes, and Filter Tools 7:49
  • Adding/Deleting Measures 6:03
  • Transposition 5:27
  • Text 4:48
  • Tempo, Playback Tab and Mixer 5:56
  • Page Layout 5:21
  • Creating Parts 6:14
  • Measure Tool 7:04
  • Practice Session 1 5:30
  • Practice Session 2 10:22
  • Printing 7:17
  • Exporting 3:50

Instructors

Jacinta ClusellasInstructor

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